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Something About the Beatles

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Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles" music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.

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02:26:59

63: The Beatles on the Telly

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/07/22

In this special extended episode, Robert and Richard discuss the group’s career through the prism of their television appearances. Rather than music performances per se, the focus here is on the occasions where they were tapped for their comedic skills, or interview situations that offered viewers insights into how they saw themselves at the time, and how these appearances evolved, along with their artistry and group dynamic. The post 63: The Beatles on the Telly appeared first on Something

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01:25:53

62: The Music and Artistry of Beatle Paul

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/07/14

In this episode, Richard and Robert trace the arc of Paul’s musical development as a Beatle, encompassing singing, writing and instrumental prowess. Songs include “All My Loving,” “Yesterday” and “You Never Give Me Your Money.” The post 62: The Music and Artistry of Beatle Paul appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:39:52

61: The Beatles and The Monkees – It Goes Like This

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2016/07/09

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the unleashing of the “Pre-Fab Four” on an unsuspecting public, Robert and Richard examine the ties, parallels and overlapping phenomenon between the two acts. Songs include “Paperback Believer” and “Daydream Believer.” The post 61: The Beatles and The Monkees – It Goes Like This appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:26:45

60: You Say You Want An Evolution: The Beatles’ Left...

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/07/01

In this episode, Richard and Robert examine the songs that The Beatles drastically re-thought before releasing or abandoned altogether. Featuring insights from singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist Craig Bartock from Heart. Songs include “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Two of Us.” Roy Orbison’s “Please Please Me” performed by Jared Lekites of The Lunar Laugh. More on Craig Bartock. The post 60: You Say You Want An Evolution: The Beatles’ Left Turns and Re-thinks appeared first on Something

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01:20:43

59: Beatles Punk and Grunge

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2016/06/24

In this special episode, Robert and Richard explore the possible connections between the Beatles and later generations of artists, whether influenced by or reacting to. Also: an exclusive interview with producer/musician Butch Vig (Nirvana – Smashing Pumpkins – Garbage), offering insights into Nirvana’s particular fascination and latter-day collaboration. Songs include “And I Love Her” and “Cut Me Some Slack.” June 2016 has arrived. Six months is plenty long to be looking at the calendar you

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01:39:51

58: Beatle Mal – The “Gentle Giant”

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/06/16

In this extended episode, Richard and Robert pay tribute to The Beatles’ road manager-turned-producer/songwriter. Evans did more than lift and carry: he contributed musically in the studio and continued assisting and collaborating with them until his sad and tragic end at 40. Hear our analysis, musical clips and – in an interview with Laura Gross taped five weeks before his death – his own words. Songs include “Lonely Man” and “No Matter What.” June 2016 has arrived. Six months is plenty long to

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01:15:57

57: Their Biggest Mistakes

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/06/10

In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss three (or more) critical errors of judgment that cost The Beatles big time in terms of harmony and longevity. Drugs? Klein? Yoko? Lack of parity between the principle songwriters? Quitting touring? What were the factors that, had they gone another way, might have kept the band on track longer? June 2016 has arrived. Six months is plenty long to be looking at the calendar you started out the year with, so why not swap it out for the Something About The

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01:47:51

56: Beatles ’74

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/06/02

In this episode, Richard and Robert provide an overview of their greatest post-break-up year: the music – the collaborations – the possibilities. Includes a special segment from our guest, Bob Ward. Songs include “You’re Sixteen” and “Junior’s Farm.” Check out this detailed 1974 timeline here. June 2016 has arrived. Six months is plenty long to be looking at the calendar you started out the year with, so why not swap it out for the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar? It features hundreds

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01:34:25

55: The Beatles On Drugs

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/05/26

No serious discussion of The Beatles’ career is complete without examining their recreational pursuits, and how they impacted their art, as well as their interactions. Robert and Richard trace the history of their drug use, from the club years to the break-up. May 2016 is nearly over and so too the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars – featuring hundreds of Beatles history dates and 24 full color original illustrations – will soon be gone. Get one of the last remaining copies here,

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54: Philip Norman’s McCartney

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/05/20

In this episode, Richard and Robert devote the show to examining the new Paul McCartney bio by the author of 1981’s Shout! Hear an exclusive interview with author Norman as he explains the intent behind crafting a work completely at odds with his oft-stated past opinions about Sir Paul. Norman’s George Harrison memoriam here and his open letter to Paul McCartney here. May 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars, featuring hundreds of Beatles history dates and 24

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01:13:00

53: The Beatle Films That Never Were

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/05/12

In this episode, Robert and Richard explore the cinematic opportunities that came their way for group projects that, for one reason or another, went unfulfilled. (These include might-have-beens with Stanley Kubrick and Disney Studios.) Songs include “The Beatles’ Movie Medley.” May 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars, featuring hundreds of Beatles history dates and 24 full color original illustrations – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here

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01:10:41

52: Second Guessing The Beatles #2

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/05/05

In this episode, Richard and Robert revisit the theme they’d first explored on show 21 – recasting the Beatles’ mid-period albums (Help! – Rubber Soul – Revolver – Sgt.Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) in their own image. Songs include “Every Little Thing,” “Day Tripper” and “It’s All Too Much.” Red = dropped tracks Blue = added tracks May 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars, featuring hundreds of Beatles history dates and 24 full color original

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01:28:05

51: A “Cardboard Tombstone”? – The Beatles’ Epitaph

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/04/28

In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the various iterations of the album produced from the fractious “Get Back/Let It Be sessions. Featuring an exclusive interview with Glyn Johns, songs include “One After 909,” “Two of Us” and “Across The Universe.” April 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars, featuring hundreds of Beatles history dates and 24 full color original illsutrations – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced

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01:33:16

50: “Another Lennon-McCartney Original” – John and...

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/04/21

In this episode, Richard and Robert trace the musical partnership of the Beatles’ two senior members. Songs include “I Saw Her Standing There,” “We Can Work It Out” and “A Day in the Life.” April 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced! The post 50: “Another Lennon-McCartney Original” – John and Paul as Songwriters appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:48:33

49: George and Ringo

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/04/13

In this episode, Robert and Richard delve into the nearly lifelong relationship between the two “economy class” (George’s words) Beatles; from Hamburg to stardom to the solo years to the end of George’s life. Songs include “It Don’t Come Easy,” “Down and Out” and “Never Without You.” April 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced! The post 49: George and Ringo appeared first on Something

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01:21:59

48: Something About The Threetles

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/04/07

Some twenty years on from the issue of “Free As A Bird” and “Real Love,” Richard and Robert revisit the Beatles Anthology project and the new performances and recordings that were part of the documentary’s release. Songs include the aforementioned, plus “Ain’t She Sweet” and “Raunchy.” April 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced! The post 48: Something About The Threetles appeared

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01:14:57

47: The Life of Cyn

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/04/01

On the one year anniversary of her passing, Robert and Richard examine the life of the first Mrs. John Lennon, using her own words along the way. Additional insights provided by guest author Jude Southerland Kessler, author of the John Lennon series of narrative biographies. Songs include “In My Life” and “Those Were The Days.” April 2016 is upon us and so are the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendars – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced! The post 47:

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02:14:43

46: “Winter of Our Discontent” Part Two – Savile Row

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/03/24

(Remember part one?) In this expanded episode, Richard and Robert revisit the second half of January 1969 and the “ill-fated” project that ended up as the Let It Be film and album. Picking up from where they left off, your hosts examine the day-by-day events that culminated in the famous rooftop performance (see it here) as well as the introduction of Billy Preston to the proceedings and how Paul was right when he asserted that given a challenge, the group could rise to the occasion. Songs

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01:31:55

45: Rock Devil Roll – John and Paul Get Back

Something About the Beatles ·

2016/03/15

In this episode, Robert and Richard compare and contrast the approaches John and Paul took in the post-Beatles years to revisiting their musical roots. Songs include “Ain’t That A Shame” – “You Can’t Catch Me” – “Be My Baby” – “Lonesome Town.” March 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced! The post 45: Rock Devil Roll – John and Paul Get Back appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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01:51:22

44: “Oh Yoko!” (Or: All I Want Is The Truth)

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2016/03/08

In this mostly non-musical episode (imagine!), Richard and Robert take on the “Ballad of John and Yoko” – separating truth from self-spun myth. March 2016 is here and so is the Something About The Beatles 2016 calendar – get one of the last remaining copies in stock here and specially priced! The post 44: “Oh Yoko!” (Or: All I Want Is The Truth) appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

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